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Three of the five Haines school board candidates discuss district issues in KHNS forum
Candidates for the Haines school board joined a live on-air forum on KHNS Thursday. Three of the five candidates discussed COVID mitigation efforts, budgets, and supporting diversity and inclusion. KHNS’ Corinne Smith hosted the forum, and reports on where candidates...
Skagway businesses struggle to find antifreeze to winterize seasonal use buildings
Widespread shortages of plumbing-grade antifreeze have made winterizing buildings in the seasonal cruise ship community of Skagway a difficult process this fall. Both the local hardware store and fuel company have hit roadblocks in supplying the organic chemical...
Live Haines School Board Forum on KHNS
There are five candidates running for four open seats on the Haines School Board. It's the first contested election since 2013. The top four vote-getters on the election will be seated. In a special edition of Lynn Canal Voice, we were joined today via phone and Zoom...
Haines School Board Candidate Profile: Shannon Dryden
In Haines, five candidates are running for four open seats on the school board, in the first contested election since 2013. Today, as part of our candidate profile series, we hear from Shannon Dryden, who is running for a three-year term. Shannon Dryden moved...
Skagway enters talks with state DOT officials for control of its state ferry terminal
Skagway officials are in talks to take over the Broadway peninsula that includes the community’s state-run ferry terminal. That could be a key step toward the future development of Skagway’s waterfront. Skagway’s Mayor Andrew Cremata says the tentative agreement with...
Haines assembly candidates square off in a forum hosted by the Chamber of Commerce
Candidates for the Haines borough assembly squared off Tuesday in a forum hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. The four candidates answered questions about the local economy, redeveloping Haines’ fuel and freight dock, and more. KHNS’ Corinne Smith reports on where the...
A look at this week’s forecast with the National Weather Service in Juneau
It has been a wet start to the workweek in Haines, Skagway, and Klukwan. And the rest of the week looks to be even wetter. KHNS’ Mike Swasey looks at the forecast with meteorologist Caleb Cravens from the National Weather Service in Juneau. Swasey - Caleb, how's the...
Haines reports community spread of COVID, 10 new cases over the weekend
Haines reported 10 new positive COVID cases Monday evening. Six are symptomatic and four are asymptomatic. Six are community acquired and four are from households who have had at least one positive COVID case. The borough EOC reports 14 people were cleared from...
2021 Skagway Candidate Forum
2021 Skagway Assembly, School Board, and Mayoral Candidate forum features three candidates running for two open seats on the assembly (Deb Potter, William Lockette, and Jay Burnham), two candidates running for two open seats on the school board (Cory Thole and John...
Haines School Board Candidate Profile: Michael Wald
In Haines, five candidates are running for four open seats on the School Board. The race is the first contested election for school board since 2013. Today we hear from Michael Wald, who is running for a second three-year term. Michael Wald has lived in Haines for...
Newscasts
KHNS News – May 3, 2016
Study shows mining impacts mountain goat winter habitat; Upcoming Haines play features Saints, skeletons, and satire.
KHNS News – April 25, 2016
Two candidates withdraw from manager search, one from police chief search; Skagway Assembly rejects paid family leave policy; Sitka lab to offer shellfish toxin testing.
KHNS News – April 15, 2016
Gov. Walker wants to start over on water protection bills; Future of local public health offices uncertain as budget cuts loom; King salmon bag limits released for sport fisherman
KHNS News – Feb. 1, 2016
Breakwater gap in Haines harbor design causes another delay; Klukwan preschool hits its stride after bumpy start.
KHNS News – Jan. 22, 2016
Mayor breaks two tie votes on port and pool at Skagway Assembly meeting; Sen. Egan worries about political paralysis, procrastination.
KHNS News – Nov. 3, 2015
Haines veterans air concerns about VA healthcare; Skagway Assembly begins conversation on legalized marijuana; Sealasaka dividends funded by other corporations.
KHNS News – Oct. 26, 2015
Contamination testing at former Haines fuel terminal could lead to final clean-up; Public updated on revised Haines small boat harbor expansion plan.
KHNS News – May 28, 2015
Citizen scientist deploy “bat mobiles” around Haines; Wordsmiths gather in Skagway for an annual tradition.
KHNS News – April 21, 2015
The state cites the operator of the Skagway Ore Terminal for environmental violations; "Finding the good" in a local author’s latest book.
KHNS News – Nov. 12, 2014
Eagles and eagle watchers flock to the Chilkat Valley this week for the Bald Eagle Festival; Skagway seniors work toward a permanent center they can call their own; Alaska will continue its court battle against a U.S. Forest Service policy that blocks logging in...
KHNS News – Oct. 20, 2014
A look at the candidates running for election to House District 33; an update on the Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center; Malaspina assists with a rescue.
KHNS News – Oct. 1, 2014
Skagway assembly candidate interview (Dan Henry)
KHNS News – July 24, 2014
Investigation continues into White Pass train derailment; PSP local testing results.
Local News for May 29, 2014
Ferry scheduled revamped as Columbia repairs delayed; Assembly passes Haines budget; Governor passes state budget with projects for Klukwan, Skagway and Haines; Missing hiker has ties to Skagway; New Sealaska CEO named.
Newcast – April 3, 2014
Mp3 File:news03-03-14.mp3Aurora fills in for the ferry LeConte; Herring won't be listed as endangered. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for March 3, 2014
Mp3 File:news03-03-14.mp3Haines Assembly and School Board meet Tuesday; An air ambulance bill makes its way through the legislature; Protections for Southeast humback whales discussed. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Feb. 3, 2013
Mp3 File:news02-03-14forweb.mp3It's now up to the governor to pick a new representative for House District 32; An update on Hecla and Constantine mine operations; Haines District School Board meeting Tuesday; Path to Prosperity winners named. Downloadable file...
Local News for Jan. 9, 2014
Mp3 File:News01-09-14.mp3A Haines Borough plan to install wood pellet heat systems makes it through a big step at the state level; Influenza cases still minimal in the Upper Lynn Canal; A nearly-half-million-dollar grant will speed restoration of Alaska’s oldest...
Local News Nov. 4, 2013
Mp3 File:news11-04-13.mp3The Army gets back to cleaning up the old Haines Fuel Terminal site; A candidate for Haines manager drops out of the running; West Creek Master Plan materials available online; An unusual natural relic found near Mount Edgecumbe Volcano. Visit...
Local News for Sept. 5, 2013
Mp3 File:news09-05-13.mp3Haines prepares for mass casualty exercise; Klondike Road Relay this weekend; new executive director named to Board of Fish. Downloadable file (optional):